Urban Vampire is a 2000 American romantic supernatural horror film directed by John Carpenter from a screenplay by David S. Goyer. It is based on the 1987 novel of the same name by Christopher Pike. The film stars James Woods as Jack Crow, a centuries-old vampire living in Los Angeles who falls in love with a young woman named Katrina (Sheryl Lee).
Crow is a reluctant vampire who despises his bloodlust and longs for a normal life. He has been living in hiding for centuries, but when he meets Katrina, he begins to believe that he may finally have found the woman who can help him break free from his curse.
Katrina is a social worker who is drawn to Crow’s mysterious and dangerous aura. She is unaware of his true nature, but she is nonetheless fascinated by him. As the two grow closer, Crow begins to struggle with his desire to drink her blood. He knows that if he does, he will be lost to her forever.
Crow’s nemesis, a powerful and sadistic vampire named Valentine (Daniel Baldwin), is also drawn to Katrina. He senses that she is Crow’s weakness, and he vows to destroy her in order to get revenge on his enemy.
As Valentine’s forces close in, Crow must make a choice: either he can save Katrina and embrace his humanity, or he can succumb to his bloodlust and lose the woman he loves. In the end, Crow chooses love over darkness, and he sacrifices himself to save Katrina from Valentine.
Conclusion
Urban Vampire is a dark and atmospheric film that explores themes of love, redemption, and the struggle between good and evil. It is a stylish and suspenseful film with strong performances from Woods, Lee, and Baldwin.
